Food Safety Modernization Act: Cooperative Federalism and the Impact on Latin America
BY SEAN MCCLEARY—The Food Safety Modernization Act (“FSMA”), which was passed on December 21, 2010,[1] attempts to increase food safety through cooperative federalism. Under FSMA, the FDA will work closely with state governments and food importers to increase food inspection.[2] Consumer interest in food safety has peaked in recent years; the CDC reports that 48 […]